AOC Graves supérieures
The Cuvée Les Lions from Château La Louvière is a rare wine. In fact, it has only been made in 1989, 1996, 2003 and 2010, i.e. only in years with certain outstanding weather conditions (warmth, humidity, etc.) conducive to the development of noble rot on our Sauvignon Blanc grapes. Nature is fantastic since, as luck would have it, the conjunction of these parameters occurs only once every seven years !
Varietal
Sauvignon blanc : 100%
Alcohol content
12.5% vol.
Weather conditions
2015 was the third warmest year since 1900... Drought conditions, above-average monthly temperatures and sunshine (in the first half of the year), cool nights and hot weather in August accompanying véraison (colour change) were all ideal for the vines!
Tasting
A sumptuous golden yellow colour with a few lemon-yellow highlights. The nose is wonderfully intense. Swirling the wine in the glass reveals delicious notes of crisp fruit, candied orange, and honey. Starts out remarkable on the palate. Impressive length and freshness. A very well-balanced and elegant wine, combining notes of candied apricot, peach, orange zest, and honey-flavoured sweets. Pairs beautifully with foie gras or fruit skewers.
Terroir
Deep gravel with fine limestone over small areas at the foot of the slopes
In the vineyard
Pruning type: Guyot double
Grape Harvest: By hand in several passes
Winemaking
After settling, in oak barrels. .
Ageing
For 18 months in oak barrels (35% new) on full lees with bâtonnage.
Serving
Serve between 9°C and 12°C.
Ageing potential
Over 15 years
Château La Louvière | Red
AOC Pessac-Léognan
Château La Louvière | White
AOC Pessac-Léognan
L de La Louvière | Red
AOC Pessac-Léognan
L de La Louvière | White
AOC Pessac-Léognan
Les Lions de La Louvière | Dessert white
AOC Graves supérieures
Les Lions de La Louvière | Red
AOC Pessac-Léognan
Les Lions de La Louvière | White
AOC Pessac-Léognan
Located a few kilometers south of Bordeaux, Château La Louvière is an emblematic property of the Pessac-Léognan appellation, renowned for its fine Bordeaux wines. With a winegrowing history spanning over 700 years, the Château produces red wines of great finesse and elegant white wines with excellent ageing potential. The wine tourism area and boutique welcome you all year round for wine tours and tastings in Bordeaux, an immersive experience at the heart of an exceptional terroir.
